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In August 2010 Michael Oyler was diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma in his right thigh. At the time he was a healthy 28 year old starting a new career with eyes only on the future. His life was altered dramatically that day as he began the 9 month journey to become cancer free. Since then Michael has found a passion for triathlon, and he is dedicating his first Ironman to all the survivors looking for hope as they struggle with their personal battles, as well as to…

This year marks the eighth year of Putts for Ped, a golf outing in memory of Michael John Pedrick for the benefit of the Sarcoma Alliance. Since its inception in 2007, Putts for Ped has raised over $70,000 for the Sarcoma Alliance. It is a fun filled day beginning with registration 11:00-12:30 AM. Golf begins at 1:00 PM and is followed by a buffet dinner, auction and raffle. The cost is $100 for a round of golf and dinner; dinner…

Come cheer on, paddle with, or just support team athlete Rob Rojas as he paddles for 24 hours in honor of cancer patients in Dana Point, CA on Saturday February 7 to Sunday February 8. Rob’s paddle starts at 7am Saturday from Baby Beach and will finish 7am Sunday. The Paddle Academy will be there on Sunday to host a breakfast celebration at the finish. See you there! Donate to Rob’s campaign here!

March 1 The Cold Hands Paddle – Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, CA What started as a friendly competition between two lifeguards in the cold waters off Cabrillo Beach has turned into a yearly race that brings paddleboards, SUPs, outrigger canoes, kayaks and surf skis together to compete in a 4-mile course around the breakwall. The event is free, parking is $7. Ocean of Hope team members will have a table at registration where you can buy raffle tickets, T-shirts and…

April 23-26 Carolina Cup – Wrightsville Beach, NC The 2015 Carolina Cup kicks off the race season with 4 courses: a kids race, the Harbor Island Recreational “fun” race, an Money Island open race and the dreaded Graveyard Elite Race. This is the fifth year. In 2012, the Carolina Cup was the largest race on the East Coast with over 400 paddlers competing in the first day of races. In 2013, there were over 600, in 2014 over 700. The…

Please join us for Danusia Taber’s annual Memorial Ride May 31st 2015! This will be the 2nd annual memorial ride honoring the memory of our friend Danusia Bennett Taber​. This ride is a FUND RAISER ride! To make a donation in Danusia’s name to the Sarcoma Alliance which is tax deductable, please go to this link: http://sarcomaalliance.org/donate/donate-now/. In the drop down menu for the EVENT name, please choose Danusia Taber Memorial Ride. Thank you so very much in advance! This…

June 6 WhatSUP On The Lake – Clermont, FL Exciting race for the entire family! Beginner, intermediate & elite distances. Come join us in the city that is known as the “Choice of Champions” and experience the beautiful Clermont Chain of Lakes. All races will be chip timed. Don’t have a paddleboard…no problem…rent one at the venue site or join in on the new One Design Series race. Join in on the days festivities! All paddle craft and age levels…

June 14 Rock 2 Rock Paddleboard Race – Catalina Island to Cabrillo Beach Rock 2 Rock is a challenging and fun 22-mile course starting from the Isthmus on Catalina Island and finishing at Cabrillo State Beach, San Pedro. The race, started many years ago by famed paddleboard shaper Joe Bark, continues under the leadership of George Loren. It is a qualifier for the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Marathon. You can race solo or in a team, traditional or stand-up. $5 from every competitor’s…

June 2o Surftech Jay Mori­ar­ity Memo­r­ial Pad­dle­board Race – Capitola, CA The Jay Race honors legendary waterman Jay Moriarity. O2H will have a tent at the start / finish line, and the team is excited to be a part of this northern California paddleboard event. Watch for several team members competing for top honors. Registration and Information about The Jay Race

July 26 Moloka’i 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships – Oahu, HI Both stand-up and traditional paddleboarding champions from around the world will gather in Hawaii to test their athletic ability in the most iconic event in the paddling community. The 32-mile crossing of the Ka’iwi Channel connects the islands of Moloka’i and Oahu. More than 2,300 feet deep, the channel creates a funnel effect that shoots billions of gallons of seawater between the islands each hour. Combine that with trade winds, and the…